Book
Goldilocks and the three bears / retold and illustrated by James Marshall.
Three bears return home from a walk to find a little girl asleep in baby bear's bed.
Record details
- ISBN: 0140563660
- ISBN: 0803705433 (lib. bdg.)
- ISBN: 0803705425 (hc)
- Physical Description: [32] pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Puffin, 1988.
Content descriptions
| Awards Note: | Caldecott honor book, 1989. |
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| Subject: | Folklore. Bears > Folklore. Goldilocks and the three bears (Tale) |
Available copies
- 1 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | E MARSH J (Text) | 33126012329409 | Easy | Available | - |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 1988 October
PreS-Gr 2 Another delightful romp through the fairy tale forest from the author of Red Riding Hood (Dial, 1987) and James Marshall's Mother Goose (Farrar, 1986) . This retelling is a Victorianesque version of a chubby, blond-hair strong-willed ``naughty little girl'' who takes a shortcut through the woods on her way to buy muffins in the next village, and invades the home of the three sophisticated bears. While the basic storyline may be recognizable to young listeners, sight gags and ironic wit are whimsically employed for those who already know the tale and/or Marshall's other works (for example, a white hen perches atop the bears' house). The tone is straightforward and droll. Marshall is careful to include basic motifs from the original tale: the bowls of porridge, the chairs, and the beds, but he takes liberties in his commentary: ``She walked right in without even bothering to knock'' and in the characters' exclamations, like ``Patooie!'' and ``Egads!'' His playful watercolor illustrations fill the pages in their comic portrayal of these well-known figures. Whether shared in a lap or with a group, this one's a winner. Marianne Pilla, formerly at Allard K. Lowenstein Lib . of Long Beach, N.Y. Copyright 1988 Cahners Business Information.